Arizona at Washington State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona at Washington State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 8 Arizona Wildcats (17-3, 6-3 Pac-12) visit the Washington State Cougars (9-12, 4-6)  Thursday night. Tip from Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum is set for 11 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. Washington State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Arizona took down UCLA 58-52 Saturday, covering as 2-point home favorites. It has now covered in back-to-back games but is 2-4 in its last 6. The Wildcats are 8-11-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. Their offense ranks 13th in the nation in scoring, averaging 83.3 points per game (PPG) while shooting 48.74% from the field (19th).

Washington State fell to Colorado 58-55 Sunday, but still covered as 5.5-point road underdogs. It is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 and 5-5 ATS in its last 10. This season, the Cougars are 10-11 ATS. Washington State’s offense has struggled, shooting 43.14% (256th) and averaging 68 PPG (271st).

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Arizona at Washington State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Arizona -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Washington State +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Arizona -4.5 (-110) | Washington State +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Arizona at Washington State picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 72, Washington State 63

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Arizona (-210) moneyline play in this one.

Against the spread

LEAN ARIZONA -5.5 (-105).

Arizona has a fast-paced offense, averaging more than 83 PPG going up against a Washington State defense that ranks 273rd in the nation for opponent field goal percentage (45%).

In their earlier matchup this season, the Cougars got the best of the Wildcats on their home floor, beating them by 13 and covering as 12-point road underdogs. Expect Arizona to be looking for revenge in this one as they make a push for the top 5.

The favorite is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings between these 2 teams and the road team is 8-3 in their last 11 meetings.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 145.5 (-115).

The Under is 6-0 in the Wildcats’ last 6 games following a ATS win, 4-1 in their last 5 following a straight-up win and 6-1 in their last 7 against a team with a losing straight-up record. The Under is also 5-2 in their last 7 games overall.

For the Cougars, the Under is 4-1 in their last 5 overall. It is 11-4 in their last 15 games against a team with a winning straight-up record and 19-7 in their last 26 following a straight-up loss.

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